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amother

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 10:39 am

Hi,

I recently became intrigued with psychology and how complexed yet patterned we humans are. I’m a complete novice to psychology and would love to read some interesting, not too intense or high level books for a beginner. I’m specifically interested in topics like childhood trauma, self esteem, attachment etc.

My own life experiences, or rather a newfound awareness to how it had impacted me in adulthood, have piqued my thirst to understand more.

If you have any good book suggestions, please post. Thank you!

amother

Jade

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 10:46 am

Some books I have enjoyed so far:
Maybe you should talk to someone by Lorrie gottlieb (reads more like a novel)

The body keeps the score by Bessel van der kolk

I’m in middle of another book on trauma I can share when I’m finished

amother

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 10:48 am

Thank you! I’m getting excited already.

amother

Latte

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 11:03 am

Another vote for Maybe You Should Talk To Someone! It was very entertaining, but I also really learned a lot about myself and others.

amother

Foxglove

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 11:07 am

amother Latte wrote:

Another vote for Maybe You Should Talk To Someone! It was very entertaining, but I also really learned a lot about myself and others.

And a third! Really awesome book!

mushkamothers

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 11:09 am

How to do the work - Nicole lepera

Authors-
Shefali tsebary
Gabor Mate
Daniel siegel

I have tons of books on these topics (psychology re childhood, attachment, trauma, parenting) posted in my IG but too lazy to type them out. If you're interested it's in a highlight @motheringmindset

oneofakind

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 11:45 am

Stephanie Foo's biography on Complex PTSD

relaxation

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 11:49 am

breaking the habit of being yourself by Dr joe dispenza

ellacoe

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 12:46 pm

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and Good Morning Monster are great books about the therapeutic experience.

There are some great books about the brain and new discoveries of what it is capable of. Anything about neuro plasticity is interesting as well.

If You Meet the Buddah on the Road Kill Him, is a very interesting look at the role of the therapist and therapy.

What Happened to You by Oprah

The Tao of Fully Feeling by Pete Walker

amother

Chicory

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 12:50 pm

Drama of the gifted child
The dance of intimacy

amother

Cadetblue

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 1:12 pm

Check out stuff by Irvin D Yalom

amother

Jade

Sun, Apr 30 2023, 1:46 pm

[quote="amother Cadetblue"]Check out stuff by Irvin D Yalom[/quote

The gift of therapy is also great

seeker

Tue, May 02 2023, 4:40 am

It seems to be out of print but I liked Real Power by David Lieberman. It may have been redone as If G-d Were Your Therapist because that's what Google is giving me but I'm not sure.

Grab the Reins by Shoshana Schwartz was beautifully done.

Trying to remember what else because I do like this topic but it's been a while.

You mention self esteem, Rabbi Dr. Twerski was the top author on that, look up his titles.

amother

NeonYellow

Tue, May 02 2023, 5:13 am

Two books about attachment theory:

I loved Attached (https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Attachment-Find-Keep-Love-Find-ebook/dp/B0049H9AVU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EAWT0GAU0D37&keywords=attached&qid=1683029361&sprefix=attached%2Caps%2C235&sr=8-1). Easy read, clear to understand.

I also liked A Secure Base (https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Base-Parent-Child-Attachment-Development/dp/0465075975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FQ2ELJ0W0Z91&keywords=a+secure+base&qid=1683029537&sprefix=a+secure+ba%2Caps%2C503&sr=8-1), but it was a heavier read.

DreamerForever

Tue, May 02 2023, 7:15 am

The emotionally absent mother

Complex PTSD by Pete walker

amother

Jade

Tue, May 09 2023, 1:54 pm

Are you interested in books about therapy?
I am in middle of a few and they are really good

amother

Holly

Tue, May 09 2023, 2:57 pm

The man with the beautiful voice by Lillian B. Rubin.

amother

Hyssop

Tue, May 09 2023, 3:33 pm

The Human Magnet Syndrome by Ross Rosenberg

amother

Candycane

Tue, May 09 2023, 3:34 pm

amother Jade wrote:

Are you interested in books about therapy?
I am in middle of a few and they are really good

Care to share?

amother

Jade

Tue, May 09 2023, 3:37 pm

I just finished letters to a young therapist by Mary pipher (was a easy great read)

Then I ordered a few more. They were recommended by my therapist. I just want to read before I share.

Listening to on being a therapist

The. I also just started sometimes therpay can be awkward

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